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What affects the cost of full-mouth reconstruction

No two reconstructions cost the same, because no two plans are the same. The cost depends on how many teeth need work, which treatments they need, whether implants or grafts are involved, and how much bite and lab work the case takes.

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In short

What determines the cost of full-mouth reconstruction?

The number of teeth and the treatments each one needs (onlays, crowns, bridges, veneers, implants or dentures); treating gum disease and decay first; implants, with any extractions and bone grafting; testing the bite in provisional restorations; and the lab work behind each restoration. Insurance may cover some restorative parts, within your plan's annual limits; cosmetic parts usually aren't covered.

From the office of Dr. Angela Berkovich, DMD, Deerfield Beach · (954) 427-3000

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Biggest factor
How many teeth need work, and which treatments1
Implants add
Surgery, possible extraction and grafting, the abutment and crown2,4
Insurance
May partly cover restorative work, within annual limits2,4
Cosmetic parts
Usually not covered by insurance5
Timing
Done in phases over months, so costs follow the phases1,6

How you get an estimate

  1. Records

    X-rays or a CBCT scan (a 3D X-ray) where needed, photos, scans of your teeth and a bite check.11,12,13

  2. A plan by phase

    What is done first, what follows, and which teeth are kept or replaced.1

  3. Written estimate

    An estimate for each phase, so you can see where the cost falls over time.

  4. Insurance check

    We check which parts your plan may cover and its annual limits.2,14

What moves the cost up or down

  1. How many teeth, and what each needs

    An onlay, a crown, a veneer and an implant are very different amounts of work. The mix in your plan matters more than anything else.1

  2. Getting healthy first

    Gum disease, decay and failing teeth are treated before rebuilding, and that treatment is part of the plan.1,7

  3. Implants and grafts

    Each implant adds surgery and parts: possible extraction, bone grafting, X-rays and scans, the abutment and the crown.2,4

  4. Bite work

    When the bite height changes, provisional (trial) restorations are made and worn first.3

  5. Lab work and materials

    Every crown, veneer and bridge is made by a technician; the material chosen affects the cost.8,9

  6. Protection afterwards

    A night guard where you grind, and maintenance visits to protect the work.10

Lower-cost paths, and when they fit

  • Phasing: treating the teeth that matter for health first and rebuilding the rest later.1
  • Fewer, more conservative restorations: with tooth wear, consensus guidance favors restoring as late and as conservatively as is reasonable.15
  • Removable options: partial or full dentures, including overdentures on a few implants, replace missing teeth without a fixed bridge for each gap.16
  • When the remaining teeth in an arch can't be kept, a full-arch implant bridge may be simpler than rebuilding each tooth.17

Questions patients ask

Does insurance cover full-mouth reconstruction?

Partly, sometimes. Coverage, when there is any, tends to be for restoring teeth and implant crowns; your plan's annual limit applies.4,5,18

Why can't you give me a price on the phone?

Because the plan depends on what your exam and records show: which teeth can be kept, which need crowns or implants, and whether the bite needs to change. Florida's dental advertising rules also set conditions on quoted fees.1,19

Can I spread the cost?

Reconstruction is done in phases anyway, so the cost follows the phases. You can also use CareCredit, a health care credit card that needs approval, or pay by cash, check or card.1,14,20

Do implants make it cost more?

Usually. Grafting, when it is needed, can increase the cost further.2,21

Who you'll see

Dr. Angela Berkovich, DMD

Dr. Angela Berkovich, DMD

Dentist, trained at Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry

Dr. Berkovich goes through the plan phase by phase with you and explains where a more conservative option could work.

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Sources

  1. American College of Prosthodontists (GoToAPro): Full-mouth reconstruction
  2. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: How much are dental implants?
  3. PubMed: Abduo & Lyons 2012, clinical considerations for increasing occlusal vertical dimension
  4. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Full-mouth dental implants
  5. Cleveland Clinic: Cosmetic Dentistry: Purpose, Procedures & Benefits
  6. Cleveland Clinic: Dental implants
  7. PubMed: Sanz et al. 2020, treatment of stage I–III periodontitis: EFP S3 clinical practice guideline
  8. PubMed: Small 1998, communication between dentist and dental laboratory
  9. Cleveland Clinic: Dental Crowns: Types, Procedure & Care
  10. American Dental Association (MouthHealthy): Teeth Grinding and Jaw Pain
  11. American Dental Association (MouthHealthy): X-rays
  12. U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Dental Cone-beam Computed Tomography
  13. Cleveland Clinic: Dental Impressions: Purpose & Procedure
  14. Dr. Angela Berkovich, DMD: Payment options (this website)
  15. PubMed: Loomans et al. 2017, severe tooth wear: European consensus statement
  16. American Dental Association (MouthHealthy): Dentures
  17. Cleveland Clinic: Implant Supported Dentures: Process, Benefits & Care
  18. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Does insurance cover dental implants?
  19. Florida Board of Dentistry: Laws and rules: advertising (Rules 64B5-4.002 and 64B5-4.003, F.A.C.)
  20. CareCredit (Synchrony): CareCredit FAQs
  21. American College of Prosthodontists (GoToAPro): Dental implants FAQ

General information, not a diagnosis or a promise of results. Individual results vary, and whether a treatment suits you depends on your exam.

Talk it through at a consultation

Bring your questions and any X-rays you already have. We'll look at your teeth, explain which options are reasonable for you, and what each one involves.

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